Consumer Testing Associate

Pay Range: $17.00/Hr.We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic kitchen & serving associate to support our consumer taste testing operations. This role involves preparing, organizing, and presenting food and beverage samples to research participants for product evaluation sessions. The ideal candidate will ensure a positive, clean, safe, and efficient environment while assisting with data collection and maintaining high standards of food handling.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

    Server – Delivering testing product and ensuring proper consumer test instructions are being followed.

    Kitchen – Preparing testing product using the protocols designated by the client.

    Moderator – Observing and directing test participants through the consumer test.

    Host – Check-in consumer test participants and ensure proper documents are completed.

    Set-up and break down of testing area.

    Maintain testing environments to ensure consistency, cleanliness, and compliance with research protocols.

    Maintains organization, quality and consistency during test execution.

    Supports database growth events as needed.

    Performs other duties as assigned.The ideal candidate would possess:

    Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

    Critical thinking and ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.

    Desire to learn and work with others.

    Interpersonal skills to interact with both the public and Eurofins National Food Labs’ clients.

    A strong team player – someone who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the success of the team while maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.

    Pride in self by maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.

    Flexibility in regard to scheduling including long hours and variety of hours week in and week out. 

    Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

    Basic computer skills and ability to navigate the computer easily (particularly Internet, Microsoft Office and Outlook programs and systems).